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Jordan Smith: Did not have a meaningful save to make in the first half, with Jota firing Wolves’ best chance wide of the post. Had more to do after the break, but was decisive coming for crosses when he had to. Rating: 8/10

Eric Lichaj: Took a heavy whack late on when Jota left a foot in, after Lichaj had snatched the ball off his toes on the edge of the box. Patrolled the right side of Forest’s defence with his usual brand of determination and efficiency 8/10

Joe Worrall: A strong, dominant display from the young defender. Picked up a needless booking for a reckless early tackle, but maintained his focus regardless. Cleared endless balls into the box and was, generally, just very good indeed. Dominant 9/10

Michael Mancienne: The Forest captain may not be the most vocal of characters, but he does lead by example. Reads the game brilliantly and has a habit of being in the right place at the right time as a result. Like Worrall, he made some vital clearances. Solid 9/10

Danny Fox: Gave himself a tough start when he was booked after six minutes for a foul on Ivan Cavaleiro, but kept his head after that to produce a composed display at left back. Almost scored with a header. Showed his experience 8/10

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Andreas Bouchalakis: Did not see as much of the ball as he might have liked, but used it well when he did and otherwise toiled to provide protection in front of the back four 8/10

Matty Cash: His energy and desire were an integral part of a fine first half for Forest, repeatedly got into good areas and delivered the cross for Osborn to convert 8/10

Liam Bridcutt: Will be suspended, after collecting a very harsh booking, which was his tenth of the campaign. And he will be missed, because this was another quietly efficient display from the former Leeds captain, who just makes the game look simple 8/10

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Ben Osborn: Took his goal superbly, as he sent a cross from Cash high into the roof of the net with an emphatic finish. His work rate and drive were integral to Forest’s performance. He looked like he enjoyed an orthodox central midfield role 9/10

Kieran Dowell: His goal owed a great deal to good fortune, as it took a wicked deflection. But the on-loan Everton man was a frequent threat with his set-piece delivery and ability on the ball 8/10

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Ben Brereton: Put in a tireless shift in the lone forward role. Made good runs and held the ball up well, when required, to take the pressure off his defence and allow Forest to turn defence into attack. Did not have many sights on goal, but his was an important contribution 8/10

Subs: Zach Clough (Bridcutt 68): Will have been disappointed to lose his place in the starting line-up – and worked hard to prove a point when he came on. Tidy 7/10

Tendayi Darikwa (Dowell 83): The defender’s first opportunity in a while. Slotted in as a right wing back as Forest went to five at the back, in an effort to see the game out 7/10